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Dr. Betul Kacar
NASA Astrobiology profiles the career path of up and coming astrobiologists from all around the world. This episode showcases Dr. Betul Kacar, an Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona, and a prominent member of the NASA Astrobiology community.
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